Fresh Off the Field
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Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.
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Fresh Off the Field
<p>Fresh Off the Field brings you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals.</p>
Jasmine Daunakamakama is making history one punch at a time
<p>With a family full of boxers, it only seemed natural that this was the path she’d take too. Now, she’s Fiji’s golden star, becoming the first female boxer to represent her island nation on the world stage and taking home bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She’s now helping set the platform for aspiring boxers across the Pacific.</p><p>Climate change is making weather patterns harsher and more unpredictable, making it increasingly difficult for athletes across the islands to play the sports they love. So, is artificial grass the answer? With FIFA announcing a $2.5 million investment in Tonga’s first purpose-built artificial football pitch, Mel Fare and Sam Wykes unpack the pros and cons.</p><p>Jamie Haro highlights an exciting PNG Orchids and Kumuls squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup, while Taina Basiyalo shares the story of the sole local Fiji Bulikula player to make the squad; despite not even knowing rugby league existed just three years ago.</p><p>And how good do you reckon Tongans are at chess? Pretty good, according to Kalo Manu-Moli.</p>
Mitch Cooper wants to see more investment in youth football
<p>Growing up, Mitch Cooper saw how much soccer could bring people together and put a smile on people’s faces; sparking his own ambition to play the sport. Now 32 and more seasoned, having proudly represented Vanuatu, he wants to give back the same joy and experience the sport has given him.</p><p>PM’s XIII is quickly approaching, and there are plenty of players to watch out for across both the men’s and women’s game. In Papua New Guinea, Welterweight John Ume gets ready to make his mark in New Zealand, while Patricia Keamo brings us all the latest sporting news from PNG. Tifa Moana’s success in reaching the World Cup qualifiers is proof that having the right support behind the right team can make all the difference, while Samoa’s women claim bronze in an unexpected sport... golf! Fia Liakong jumps right into it.</p><p>Do you have AI fatigue? With the PNG Chiefs finding themselves at the centre of copyright issues, Mel Fare and Sam Wykes get into originality, AI, and the safety and privacy of athletes.</p>
Edwin Asotasi is changing the way Pasifika people view long-distance running
<p>Pasifika Run Club was almost something that came out of nowhere, sending Edwin Asotasi straight into the deep end. Fast forward, and he’s helping Islanders reshape the way they see long-distance running; moving away from the idea that running is a punishment for messing up at rugby training, or something reserved for a certain body type.</p><p>Now, Pasifika Run Club has created a space for Islanders across Sydney to run together, support one another and help shape a new narrative around the sport.</p><p>Tiana Penitani-Grey fills in for Sam Wykes this week, joining Melissa Fare to highlight the importance of safeguarding in Pacific sport as a Fiji NRL case continues to unfold.</p><p>Papua New Guinea is buzzing with sport, from boxing to touch footy, and Jamie Haro is across it all. Fijian weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi is chasing gold at the Oceania Championships, while the Fiji Kulas' MSG Cup campaign has been a tough one — Taina Basiyalo has the latest.</p><p>And Samoa is celebrating 40 years of rugby league, while Tifa Moana have secured their place at the 2027 Netball World Cup. Gabrielle Apelu joins us from Samoa to celebrate both milestones.</p>
Kristiana Manu’a is ready to lead the next generation of netballers
<p>After a long and decorated career in netball, Kristiana Manu’a is getting ready to wind things down, but not before taking out the Oceania Qualifiers campaign at the very least.</p><p>Chatting to the Samoan skipper before she and her team headed off for the Oceania Qualifiers in Tonga, she was hungry for a win; and the current score lines reflect just that. But behind the passion and hunger is a seasoned player who has experienced the highs and lows of being a professional athlete.</p><p>Now, she’s ready to pay that experience forward, looking at ways to inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Pasifika netballers.</p><p>Taina Basiyalo, Patricia Keamo and Kalo Manu-Moli jump on to chat more Oceania Qualifiers results coming from Fiji and Tonga, as well as some OFC action.</p><p>And Mel Fare and Sam Wykes unpack the other side of being an aspiring athlete. family, and the pros and cons of prioritising your loved ones above all else.</p>
Fiji Pearl Matila Vocea has one busy schedule
<p>Fijian Pearl Matila Vocea has aspirations many could only dream of, balancing international netball and basketball, without feeling the need to choose between the two. She switches codes whenever her schedule allows, taking her all over the world while representing her small island nation. Now, alongside her own playing commitments, Vocea, is coaching younger grades and preparing for the Netball Oceania qualifiers in Tonga in just a few weeks’ time.</p><p>In the Big Story, we head to Vanuatu as the Central Coast Mariners visit for two international friendly matches as part of the OFC action. We also look at the NRL’s trial of a smaller-sized ball in the NRLW — and why it’s taken until now for the women’s game to be considered.</p><p>For Around the Islands, Jamie Haro gets excited for the Santos Cup, with the PNG National Women’s competition kicking off this weekend, alongside the National Touch Championships as PNG heads into its Independence celebrations. Fia Liakong catches us up on the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship currently underway in Samoa, as well as an exciting international boxing competition.</p>
Growing the grassroots and shooting for the stars
<p>Vanuatu is putting the future of sport under the spotlight, with the launch of a new National Sports Policy aimed at creating clearer pathways from grassroots participation and community competitions through to the national and high-performance level. But is a new policy the answer, or would strengthening what already exists be more effective? Co-host Mel Fare takes a closer look.</p><p>Meanwhile, Australia is investing $15.6 million into the next generation of Pacific sporting talent. It’s a welcome boost, but what does success actually look like for these future athletes; and how should we measure whether that investment is making a difference? Sam Wykes unpacks it.</p><p>We also head to Andorra, where 19-year-old Tokelauan-Samoan Ezekiel Webb is chasing a basketball dream thousands of kilometres from home. Just three years after picking up the sport for the first time, he’s now playing professionally in the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain.</p><p>Plus, we’re joined by Patricia Keamo, Taina Basiyalo and Gabrielle Apelu, bringing you the latest sporting news from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Samoa.</p>
New paths & big dreams: Fiji diving, Kaumea'a Ofi, & Toa Games
<p>17-year-old Māori diver Pomeroy-Farrell wins bronze at the World Junior Diving Championships in Croatia, trailblazing a new and untapped path in sport for Fiji.</p><p>A new rugby partnership, Kaumea’a Ofi, translating to “close friends” in Tongan, signals a strong and hopeful future for rugby.</p><p>And CrossFit makes its way onto Fresh Off The Field as Samoa celebrates the 11th annual Toa Games. There’s even some talk about how we could add a bit of Pacific juice to a CrossFit competition in the islands.</p><p>Kalo Manu-Moli chats with Sam’s longtime friend and footy rival, Eddie Aholeilei, about his time as an assistant coach with the Reds’ Super Rugby Women’s side.</p><p>Plus, Samoan netballer Kara Nawela chats with Fia Liakong about her dreams and aspirations for the future.</p>
American Samoa shocks flag football nation and Oceanic swimmers make waves
<p>American Samoa has stunned the flag football world, ending America’s 14-year unbeaten streak - and it’s a story our co-hosts are fighting to share first!</p><p>New Zealand and Australia continue to make waves on the world stage, with Māori swimmer Erica Fairweather cementing her place at the Pan Pacific Championships, while Indigenous Australian Lani Pallister makes history as the first swimmer to beat American great Katie Ledecky in the 800m.</p><p>Touch Football and Oztag are also gaining momentum across the Pacific, offering a growing pathway for people to play footy without the fear of injury.</p><p>Jamie Haro chats with Papa New Guinea Touch Footy veteran Eugene Eka, who reflects on OTS Tribes Footy Club’s dominant grand final win.</p><p>And in the Cook Islands, Harriet Tuara catches up with newly appointed Chef de Mission Michelle Paiti, who has big hopes for the nation’s athletes.</p>
Why safeguarding sport matters in the Pacific
<p>Fiji recently celebrated Safe Sport Day, highlighting the importance of creating safe and inclusive sporting environments for participants of all ages and levels. Mel Fare chats with Rugby PLUS and a Safeguarding Champion about why the day matters and the measures needed to protect athletes across all areas of sport.</p><p>Fia Liakong catches up with Tifa Moana representative Renee Savai’inaea, who has her sights set on making the World Cup Qualifiers one to remember.</p><p>And in the ring, Australian Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana takes on American DeAndre Savage in a heavyweight bout, backing himself from start to finish to secure the win.</p>
Waves, ice, and everything nice: a new generation of Pacific stars
<p>Sam Wykes and Fiji sports journalist Taina Basiyalo are in the chair this week, wrapping up the biggest sporting stories from across the Pacific. They recap stand-out performances from the Commonwealth Games, catch up with Fijian sprint star Helenia Young and Vanuatu's Chloe David, and look ahead to the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships in Guam. </p><p>They also celebrate 15-year-old Papua New Guinean surfer, Luana Matthies, Australian Open Women's Longboard Championship title and Tuvalu's historic first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, won by boxer Tarona Taafaki.</p><p>Plus, Sam Wykes has a bonus interview with the NHL's first Polynesian ice hockey player, who shares his remarkable journey from the Pacific to the world's biggest ice hockey league.</p>
Pacific nations are making history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
<p>If you've ever wondered, "What's the point of Pacific Island nations competing at the Commonwealth Games when they're up against sporting powerhouses like Australia, Canada and England?" well, this is the episode for you.</p><p>While medals often dominate the headlines, the stories behind the athletes are just as important. For many Pacific competitors, travelling two or three days just to reach Glasgow is part of the journey. Representing their country on the international stage and experiencing elite competition is an opportunity that can inspire the next generation and help strengthen sport back home.</p><p>Melissa Fare and Sam Wykes discuss why it's so important for smaller nations to compete at major events, and how the Commonwealth Games provide invaluable experience for athletes striving to reach the highest level.</p><p>The episode also celebrates another historic milestone. Seventeen-year-old Tongan para-athlete Penisimani Sakalia has become the first person in Tonga to receive a prosthetic running blade, marking a significant step forward for inclusive sport in the Kingdom. Tongan broadcaster Kalo Manu-Moli sits down with Penisimani to discuss his journey and remembering to never limit yourself.</p><p>Co-hosts: Melissa Fare (Vanuatu) and Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga)</p>
One more sleep until the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games!
<p>This week's co-hosts, Jamie Haro and Taina Basiyalo, have touched down in Glasgow and hit the ground running ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. They join Fresh Off The Field with exciting interviews from Team Papua New Guinea, including former athlete-turned-coach Jacky Travertz, who is passionate about bringing para sport to the forefront, and Fiji's sole para-athlete, Sitiveni Konataci. Once dreaming of representing Fiji in rugby, Konataci is now proudly representing his country on the Commonwealth Games stage in a different way.</p><p>Host Sam Wykes catches up with Fiji Drua's CEO Jeff Miller just before the Drua women take the field in the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final. Miller reflects on the unique atmosphere the Drua have created on their home ground and the inspiration it provides for the next generation of players.</p><p>Interviews:</p><p>Jacky Travertz at 14.39</p><p>Sitiveni Konataci at 35.20</p><p>Jeff Miller at 40.40 </p>
From coconut climbing to the Commonwealth Games, each island aims to shine
<p>The Cook Islands have returned from Tahiti's annual traditional sports festival, Heiva i Tahiti, with their strongest-ever performance, claiming three gold medals. Leading the way was Yaliloa Papitai, who broke the record in the coconut tree climbing event to cap off a historic campaign.</p><p>We also meet Cook Islands lawn bowls couple Epii and Vasie Polia, who are preparing to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. While they're partners off the green, they'll both be chasing success as they look to set the standard for Cook Islands lawn bowls.</p><p>Plus, Samoan swimmer-turned-coach Brandon Schuster shares his excitement ahead of the swimming competition in Glasgow and tackles the long-standing question: despite being surrounded by the ocean, why aren't more Pacific Islanders competing in swimming at the elite level?</p><p>Co-hosts: Gabrielle Apelu (Samoa) and Harriet Tuara (Cook Islands)</p>
Culture and excellence celebrated in first ever Spirit Series
<p>The inaugural netball Spirit Series is celebrating pride, culture and excellence for First Nations and Indo-Pacific communities. Teams from Fiji, PNG, Singapore and Australia are competing in Sydney in what doubles as an important prelude to World Cup qualification. We catch up with Fiji Pearls captain Elenoa Gukirewa on what it means to drive her team's rebuild.</p><p>Tongan soccer coach Ms Melemoala Soakai Falemaka speaks about helping more young players realise opportunity at grassroots level.</p><p>And we cover the Nations Cup and Nations Championship in rugby, plus celebrate Tongan heroes Jason Taumalolo and Daniel Tupou for reaching huge NRL milestones.</p><p>Co-hosts: Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga) & Patricia Keamo (PNG)</p>
Athletes ready themselves for the Glasgow Games
<p>Inspirational swimmer Jacob Story will be flying the flag for the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We hear what it means for him to represent his people. We also get to know PNG hurdler Robert Oa, who will make his Commonwealth Games debut when it all gets underway later this month.</p><p>Rugby's Nations Championship kicks off this week, with Fiji playing Wales in Cardiff, in a contest set to have viewership all over the globe, while there are plenty of other huge Test matches taking place around the world.</p><p>There's also OFC Women's Champions League action to take note of, plus a State of Origin decider to preview.</p><p>Co-hosts: Jamie Haro (PNG) and Harriet Tuara (Cook Islands)</p>
Vaimo'oi'a Ripley is hungry for more sailing success
<p>Samoan sailing star Vaimo'oi'a Ripley recounts her experience at the Paris Olympics, while also providing an update on her latest exploits in sailing on the Pacific.</p><p>PNG u19's Football coach Mathew Witu offers insights ahead of the team's OFC u19's Championship Finals tilt in Samoa.</p><p>Sporting star Tagaloa Lynetta Edward unpacks her role as Medical Coordinator of High Performance at Oceania Football, ahead of some big upcoming events.</p><p>Also, is the concern surrounding the long-term commercial viability of the PNG Chiefs warranted? And the Pacific Strongman 2026 is on in Samoa.</p><p>Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) & Gabrielle Apelu (Samoa)</p>
How Bitila Tawake juggles study and rugby
<p>Women's Fijian Drua captain Bitila Tawake candidly details time crunch and pressure of juggling her rugby commitments along with her pursuit of a degree.</p><p>Tonga's Chef de Mission for the Commonwealth Games Roman Vaihu also joins the show, setting the scene for the team Tonga will send to Glasgow next month.</p><p>World Cup fever continues in the Americas, as we inspect the New Zealand players with Pacific Island heritage.</p><p>And Fiji duo Virimi Vakatawa and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre get selected for the Barbarians in Men's rugby.</p><p>Co-hosts: Taina Basiyalo (Fiji) & Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga)</p>
World Cup fever takes hold across the Pacific
<p>One of sport's most prestigious prizes goes back up for grabs in the United States as the Men's FIFA World Cup takes centre stage. Across the Pacific, lines are being drawn and allegiances solidified, as everyone gets swept up by the hype of the tournament - particularly in the football-mad nation of Vanuatu.</p><p>Also, former Fiji Bati and NRL star Kane Evans has been praised for his incredible bravery this week, detailing his on-going personal struggle and coming out as gay.</p>
Drua kick off Super Rugby Women's season in Sydney
<p>A host of debutants have the Fijian Drua loaded with excitement ahead of their season opening contest in Sydney against the Waratahs this Saturday. Hear from a couple of players who are hyped to get on the park and challenge themselves against the comp's reigning champions.</p>
How sport helps close the gap in the Pacific
<p>Former Rugby League player Sione Finefeuiaki is using sport and his profile to make an enormous difference in Tongan communities through his foundation. The former Sea Eagles front rower joins the show to explain what his foundation does and how it assists budding athletes break through.</p>
OFC Pro League Finals set up epic decider
<p>The Grand Final for the inaugural OFC Pro League is is now set, after an epic post-season phase in both the Challengers and Leaders groups.</p><p>Also on this week's edition of Fresh Off the Field, we preview the Fijian Drua Women's team ahead of the Super Rugby Women's season which kicks off in a fortnight's time. It's been announced that Bitila Tawake will lead the side.</p><p>And the Gold Coast is gearing up to host a huge 3x3 basketball Oceania High Performance Camp to assist Pacific nations prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.</p><p>Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) & Lailanie Burnes (Fiji)</p>
The Lumi Prince, Nadi Jr Rugby Fest, 3v3 basketball
<p>The PNG Chiefs landed the prized signature of Rabbitoh and PNG Kumuls star Alex Johnston, aka the Lumi Prince! </p><p>We also cover the Nadi Junior Rugby Festival currently happening in Fiji and Papua New Guinea's 3v3 basketball bid for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.</p><p>It's another episode jam-packed with Pasifika sports talking points.</p><p>Co-hosts: Jamie Haro (PNG) & Taina Basiyalo (Fiji)</p>
Vanuata's cricket feats, Kiribati Tag, Moana issues
<p>Plenty on the show today! We chat to Rachel Andrew, the captain of the Women's Vanuatu Cricket team after their huge recent upset win over Nepal.</p><p>Kevin Senio, the Director of Rugby at Moana Pasifika, also joins to unpack some the under-reported issues and barriers related to running the Super Rugby Pacific franchise. </p><p>And Kiribati Tag is on the rise. We meet the person who got it all going.</p><p>Co-hosts: Bobby Macumber and Mel Fare</p>
PNG's Chief playmaker, Weightlifting, Samoan Touch
<p>The PNG Chiefs have secured their first recruit in a huge coup for the brand new NRL side coming into the comp in 2028, with Wests Tigers Jarome Luai sealing the deal. It's sent shockwaves across Australia and the Pacific.</p><p>The 2026 Universal Weightlifting Cup is underway in Samoa, which draws into focus the importance of doping education and awareness for athletes right across the Pacific.</p><p>Comments made by world rugby execs has sparked code eligibility backlash.</p><p> And Tough Footy is flying in Samoa.</p>
Origin O'clock, Oceania Rugby, big OFC U16's clash
<p>There are some big sporting events heating up in Australia and across the Pacific!</p><p>The countdown is officially on for the opening Women's State of Origin clash. We also have the Oceania Women's Rugby Championships unfolding, with some big games on the horizon. And in the OFC U16's Women's Championships, it all comes down to one huge contest between PNG and the Cook Islands to see who reaches the FIFA U17's World Cup Qualifiers.</p><p>Plus, there is more to break down surrounding the Moana Pasifika situation. And on top of that, we preview the Oceania Judo Championship.</p><p>Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) and Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga)</p>
Moana Pasifika folds, Valerie Adams on Tonga athletics
<p>It's a sad day in rugby, after news Super Rugby Pacific team Moana Pasifika will disband at the end of the 2026 season. We break it all down on today's show.</p><p>Dame Valerie Adams DNZM shares her passion for Tongan athletics on the show, while our other interview features Ana Rabuka amid celebrations at the recent Tok Sevens event in PNG.</p><p>There's also plenty going on in the world of football across the Pacific.</p>
Penina Pasifika Battle, Fiji cricket history, OFC Pro League
<p>There's plenty going on in sport around the Pacific, as Tonga gears up to host the Penina Pasifika Battle of the Pacific and PNG has world class cricketers in town for an ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier series, featuring plenty of Pacific nations.</p><p>Fiji plays host to Round 5 in the OFC Pro League starting this weekend, while we also dissect a couple of heart-warming sport that remind us that sport can be such a powerful way to connect and galvanise community.</p>
Vanuatu's football rise, Fiji Rugby's transition, ibole contention
<p>Under solidified leadership, Vanuatu is rising the footballing ranks, highlighted by the recent feats of their U16 Men's side. What changes have been made? We hear from Jordan Mitsos, their head of Talent ID for the Federation, who spoke to co-host Mel Fare.</p><p>Mel is joined by Fiji broadcaster Taina Basiyalo, who dives into the latest on Fiji Men's Rugby coach Mick Byrne stepping down just 18 months out from the World Cup. Alongside host Sam Wykes, they also unpack the recent controversy in Super Rugby Pacific surrounding the Drua and the ibole.</p><p>You'll also meet Fijian rising star boxer Merewalesi Kolipata, who has an inspirational story to share. </p>
Fiji's Nations Champs prep, New Cal's World Cup path
<p>Plenty of interesting rugby and soccer to sink our teeth into on this week's episode, as PNG's Patricia Keamo and Fiji's Lailani Burnes talk through some of the big sporting stories across the Pacific.</p><p>New Caledonia's FIFA World Cup campaign continues, while PNG's Women's Football Head Coach Erickson Komeng talks through preparations for the Women's World Cup Oceania Qualifiers. </p><p>Lailani catches up with Fiji prop Mesake Doge, with 100 days until rugby's huge inaugural Nations Championship commences.</p>
Maika makes his mark, Ba-rilliant Drua, 7s latest
<p>Samoa takes focus, celebrating athlete Maika Pedro recent feats and also gearing up to host the upcoming Oceania Open, a huge wrestling event that's drawing some of the globe's best. The crew also break down the Fijian Drua's impressive win over the Brumbies in Ba, review the latest in world Rugby Sevens, look at some juicy boxing stories and look closely at Tonga's under-16 Football side looking to make waves in the OFC Pro League. Co-hosts this week are Tonga's Kalo Manu-Moli and Samoa's Gabrielle Apelu.</p>
Sports Tok 7s, Unbeaten Opetaia, Vanuatu volleyballers
<p>PNG's gearing up for the ever-growing Sports Tok Sevens tournament, Vanuatu beach volleyball is going from strength to strength and Samoan-Australian boxer Jai Opetaia continues to prove he's one of the best boxers on the planet. Co-hosts Melissa Fare and Jamie Haro also unpack the troubling story surrounding Vanuatu's Women's Soccer team right now. A big edition of sporting news from across the Pacific.</p>
Fiji's solo hurdler and other athletes inspiring the Pacific
<p>Errol Qaqa is Fiji's lone hurdles athlete, but he's doing whatever it takes to inspire Fiji's next generation. Similarly, basketballer Jordan Lum Kon is doing what he can to pave the way for a fresh wave of Fijian hoopers. And there has been some big rugby news across the Pacific this week. Host Sam Wykes is joined by sports journalists Taina Basiyalo from Fiji and Harriet Tuara from the Cook Islands.</p>
PNG's World Cup dream, cricket in the Solomons
<p>PNG's Women's National Team in football are hoping they can realise their FIFA Women's World Cup dream and claim Oceania's qualifying spot. We hear from their captain Ramona Padio. Plus, we cover the resurgence of cricket in the Solomon Islands, along with a number of other stories making waves around the Pacific.</p>
Tonga Tala's uplifting Commonwealth Games journey and Destinee Aiava's retirement
<p>Tonga is embracing its Commonwealth Games campaign with beach and waterfront clean-ups across the island. We also reflect on breaking glass ceilings in sport, following the early retirement of Destinee Aiava. And the newest inductees into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.</p><p>Tongan media consultant and reporter Kalo Manu-Moli and former Fijiana representative turned media personality Lailanie Burnes join the show to spotlight the rising stars of Tonga’s U12 tennis team after the East Pacific Qualifier in American Samoa and draw attention to more emerging talent in Vanuatu, where U16 AFL is gaining momentum.</p>
Chess, not checkers: How Vanuatu's growing the game in schools and prisons
<p>Vanuatu is swept up in chess hype, the Solomon Kings produced a huge upset in the OFC Pro League, the crazy similarity between F1 and badminton, plus PNG's inspirational milestone in basketball. </p><p>PNG sports journalist Jamie Haro and Vanuatu cricketer and commentator Melissa Fare team up with Sam Wykes to bring you the latest from the OFC Pro League, the 2026 Victor Oceania Badminton Championships, and PNG women’s basketball making history. Plus, Jamie sits down with PNG Pepes netball head coach Lua Rikis to unpack her transition from player to coach and Mel talks through Vanuatu's chess growth with Jeremy Ellison of the Vanuatu Chess Federation.</p>
Samoan Olympic judoka Peniamina Percival has a dojo in the Apia hills
<p>Having represented Samoa at the Olympics and currently part of the IOC Young Leader program, Peniamina Percival is pushing judo to the front in Samoan sport and has even set up a dojo in Tiapapata. Co-host Gabrielle Apelu chats to Percival about his story, why judo aligns with Pasifika culture and why more women should take up the sport.</p><p>Sam Wykes is also joined by Fijian sports editor Talei Matairakula and the crew discuss the results but also the bigger picture of the OFC Pro League after a week in Port Moresby, the significance of the Commonwealth Games in the Pacific and news in rugby union, athletics, badminton and more.</p>
Sporting action from the Silktails to the Solomon Kings
<p>We've got plenty on today with more OFC pro League news as the second round begins, a look at the upcoming Kaiviti Silktails season plus news in the world of tennis, netball, rugby union, badminton and even Pasifika stars competing in the NFL Superbowl. With the Winter Olympics starting next week too, Sam Wykes looks back at one of the most iconic moments for Tonga with an oiled up flag bearer who represented his nation in both Summer and Winter Olympics.</p><p>Sam is also joined by Solomon Islands breakfast radio host Cynthia Seda and Fiji journalist Taina Basiyalo to keep you across the biggest sports stories from the region.</p>
PNG Lewas Brenda Tau chats cricket and the OFC Pro League kicks off
<p>Despite heavy rain in NZ, most of the OFC Pro League games went ahead to signal the start of this exciting new tournament for the region. Sam Wykes is joined by PNG journalist Jamie Haro and Vanuatu cricketer and commentator Melissa Fare to chat through the big moments in the Pro League as well as news in the worlds of athletics, footy, tennis and more.</p><p>There's also two interviews for cricket fans with the PNG Lewas captain Brenda Tau jumping on from Nepal in the middle of a T20 global qualifier as well as Vanuatu coach Chris Laffan to reflect on 2025 and share the hopes for this year.</p>
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